Incidence of fungal spores at the homes of allergic patients in an agricultural community. III. Associations with local crops.
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A predominantly agricultural community in California was surveyed for prevalent fungal spores during a 12-month period. Alternaria, Macrosporium and Stemphylium were recovered during asparagus and strawberry harvesting times year-round. Fusarium and Botrytis were less frequently associated with the strawberry harvest and were recovered only during the first quarter of the year. Epicoccum was recovered in the north end of the Salinas valley in low numbers throughout the year and was strongly associated with the strawberry and artichoke harvest. Aureobasidium (Pullularia) recovery occurred in different locations according to season, correlating somewhat with the cabbage harvest as well as with the harvest of strawberries. Recovery of the pigmented yeasts showed strong correlation with the local growing season for lettuce. Cladosporium was prevalent year-round but did not appear to be significantly affected by changing agricultural conditions. These data have permitted the predictability of mold aeroallergens with medical applications.
M.R. Sneller, Ph.d., R.R. Roby, MD. and L.M. Thurmond, B.S.
The Allergy Center USA
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Indoor Allergens
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A very good overview of indoor allergens
Prof. E Weinberg, Dr G Davis and Prof. P. Potter
Allergy Society of South Africa (ALLSA) SouthAfrica
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Indoor Environments - Biological Contaminants
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Indoor environments often concentrate chemical and biological contaminants. The most common biological contaminants are the bacteria, fungi, molds, pollens, arachnids and insects. Various allergens are produced or naturally occur with many common biological sources.
This article gives a very good overview of bacteria and fungi that may occur in the home environment and contains a list of fungi commonly found in ventilation systems and indoor environments.
Tom Fairley and Stephen Gislason MD
Solutions For Health Problems - Environmed Research Inc. & Alpha Nutrition Educational Programs Canada
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Kill Mold Cheaply and Effectively...
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...Buy an Ultraviolet Light, use an Ozone Generator.
Russell Roby, M.D.
The On-Line Allergy Center USA
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Kill Mold Cheaply and Effectively... Buy an Ultraviolet Light, use an Ozone Generator.
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This single bulb placed anywhere in your home will quite effectively eliminate mold spores for as long as you use it.
Russell Roby, J.D., M.D., A.C.A.A.I., F.C.L.M.
The Allergy Center USA
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Killing Molds
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Kill Mold Cheaply and Effectively
The On-Line Allergy Center USA
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Learn: Mold
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Learn about mold and how to decrease exposure.
Achoo Allergy and Air Products USA
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Menacing Molds
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Are they lurking in your home or work environment? Molds
can be found practically anywhere and in every type of
climate.
Allergies.About.com USA
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Mold Allergies
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A little prevention goes a long way.
A short but effective article
Associates in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck & Facial Plastic Surgery USA
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Mold Allergies
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Pollen and mold are the two most common allergens in the air. Some people react to chemicals in the air, but these are a small minority compared to the vast number of people who react to pollen and mold.
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